While pursuing a degree in music education from the University of Hartford's Hartt School of Music, Javier performed as vocalist and percussionist in EmcQ, a soul/funk band led by lead guitarist Ian McHugh. When EmcQ opened a show for the soul-jazz trio Soulive, the group's guitarist, Eric Krasno, was impressed by Javier's vocals and recommended him to his friend Derek Trucks, who he knew was looking for a lead vocalist for the Derek Trucks Band.Following his college graduation and a successful audition in July 2002, Javier joined the band in August 2002. After touring with the band for nearly two years, Javier, then 24 years old, left the band in April 2002 to pursue a solo career, having been signed by Capitol Records. He went on to release two albums with Capitol Records, the last in 2006.
Since parting ways with Capitol Records, Javier has performed with such diverse acts as Joss Stone, Darius Rucker, the Indigo Girls, and Anthony Hamilton, and recorded an EP on his own label, Javier Colon Music. In 2011, he appeared on the U.S. television show, The Voice. On stage, Javier's primary instruments are steel and nylon stringed acoustic guitars by Larrivée (guitar company) and Taylor Guitars.[citation needed]
Fix You
Javier Colon Lyrics
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When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face and I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face and I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
The lyrics to Javier Colon's song "Fix You" are about being there for someone who is struggling and trying to support them through difficult times. The song begins with describing the feeling of trying your best and still not succeeding, getting what you want but not what you need, and feeling exhausted but unable to sleep - "stuck in reverse". The chorus comes in then, and it talks about how the singer will be there to guide and support the person through their struggles, to light up their life and "ignite" their spirit, and to try to "fix" what is broken within them.
The next verse touches on the feeling of being too in love to let something go and the fear of never truly understanding your worth if you don't take the risk to try. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the message of being there for someone even when they're experiencing loss, trying to learn from mistakes and make things right. The song finishes with a final repetition of the chorus, with the singer promising to always support the person they're addressing through life's difficulties.
Overall, this song is a heartfelt and emotional ballad that speaks to the importance of showing up for our loved ones when they're struggling - helping them find their way home, even when they're feeling lost or stuck.
Line by Line Meaning
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
Even after putting in your best effort, sometimes things might not work out the way you wanted them to.
When you get what you want, but not what you need
Sometimes, we end up getting what we thought we wanted, but it isn't really what we needed in the bigger picture.
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
It can be exhausting when you feel truly drained, but somehow sleep eludes you, leaving you feeling powerless.
Stuck in reverse
Feeling stuck in one spot or going backwards despite your best efforts to move forward.
And the tears come streaming down your face
Emotional distress can cause tears to flow uncontrollably down a person's face.
When you lose something you can't replace
Losing something or someone irreplaceable can be one of the most difficult things a person goes through in life.
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Loving someone wholeheartedly, but the relationship somehow doesn't work out for various reasons.
Could it be worse?
Sometimes, things are so bad that the only optimistic perspective is to think it could be worse.
Lights will guide you home
There is always hope for a better tomorrow; each day, step by step, we can move forward and find our way back home.
And ignite your bones
When we set our goals and move towards them with passion and determination, nothing can stop us.
I will try to fix you
In moments of weakness, when someone needs help to make things better, we can offer support and try to help fix the situation.
High up above or down below
Regardless of where we stand in life, we all share the same hopes, dreams and aspirations. We should all help each other to realize our goals.
When you're too in love to let it go
When we love someone so dearly, it can be a challenge to let them go, even when it may be the best thing for both parties concerned.
But if you never try you'll never know
Taking a chance is always risky, but not trying at all guarantees we'll never know what we could have achieved.
Just what you're worth
Each of us is valuable and has infinite potential. We should always strive to realize our true worth.
Tears stream down your face and I
Going through challenges can be emotionally trying. When someone witnesses that, it's a sign of a deep, meaningful relationship.
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
When something goes wrong, taking accountability and learning from our mistakes is the only way to become better and avoid making the same mistake twice.
Lights will guide you home
There is always hope in life, no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. There is always light at the end of the tunnel.
And ignite your bones
During challenging times when we feel depleted or hopeless, we can dig deep within ourselves and find the energy to propel ourselves forward with renewed vigor.
And I will try to fix you
Offering support and help to loved ones in difficult times is crucial for a healthy support network. We must try to help those we care about.
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
If you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from all my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
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When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
If you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from all my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
mykal
I have tears coming down my face. Damn. The first time I heard this rendition was on a video for DDP Yoga.
Michael Farrell
Seems that yoga video brought a few folk here
ice kill
same here.....i bought a hoodie from DDP yoga web-store
GrubbyArmadillo 98
i just came from that video 😂
Pure Water
Finally! This is my favorite cover of Fix You. Thank you!
Roon Mc
This video was used on a DDP Yoga video and I spent the morning trying to track it down. Such an amazing cover. So much better than the original
Hola Bird
?lol
H P
+Jarhead 71 maybe you have not seen that video yet. its about a obsess and disabled veteran using yoga to lose weight and after the doctors saying he could never walk ever again he proved the doctors wrong by walking and even running. its a nice video to see. really inspirational and heartwarming.
the song is used as background music.
WeissVogel
Hector Pecero he wouldnt attempt it knowing he got called out for his crap comment.